Muscle Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Moves away from the midline
A
Abduction
2
Q
Moves toward the midline
A
Adduction
3
Q
To bend the foot upward at the ankle
A
Dorsiflexion
4
Q
Bends a joint
A
Flexion
5
Q
Straightens a joint
A
Extension
6
Q
Turns the palm upwards
A
Supination
7
Q
Turns the palm downwards
A
Pronation
8
Q
A circular movement around an axis, such as a shoulder joint.
A
Rotation
9
Q
Lowers a body part
A
Depressor Muscle
10
Q
Circular movement at the far end of a limb
A
Circumduction
11
Q
Tightening of a muscles causing it to become shorter and thicker.
A
Contraction
12
Q
Returning to original form, muscle becomes longer and thinner.
A
Relaxation
13
Q
Overextensions of a limb beyond normal limits.
A
Hyperextension
14
Q
Raising or lifting of a body part
A
Elevation
15
Q
To bent the foot downward at the ankle
A
Plantar flexion
